Pearl Harbor Tours from HonoluluE Noa Tours Pearl Harbor: The Salute to Pearl Harbor Tour
E Noa Tours Pearl Harbor listings start with the Salute to Pearl Harbor Tour, a 5 hour half-day coach trip from Waikiki to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial site. It is the most reviewed Pearl Harbor tour in this catalog, with 8,981 verified reviews across Viator and Tripadvisor and a 4.7 rating. Two departure options run, and both start and end at Waikiki pickup points. The price is $59 per person, which covers the coach, a certified driver and guide, the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center and the ride out and back. This page sets out what that money buys, what it does not, and where this listing falls short of the others you can compare on Pearl Harbor tours from Honolulu. Compare it with the other Pearl Harbor tours from Waikiki.
About This Tour
The Salute to Pearl Harbor Tour is E Noa Tours' half-day coach product, sold on Viator under code 6845P16. A certified professional driver and guide collects you at a Waikiki pickup point, drives you to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center, and also drives past historic downtown Honolulu. The listing words the stops as ones the tour "may include", and the guide can adjust the route.
Two departure options run. Option 77A leaves at 7:00 AM and returns by 12:15 PM. Option 77B leaves at 9:45 AM and returns by 2:30 PM. Neither option allows you to meet the group at Pearl Harbor or drive out on your own, and your Arizona Memorial boat ride depends on Navy shuttle operations.
$59 per person, sold on Viator. Children are ages 3 to 11, adults start at 12, and infants ride on an adult's lap.
5 hours total. Option 77A runs 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM, option 77B runs 9:45 AM to 2:30 PM.
Waikiki pickup points only. If your hotel is not listed, call E Noa Tours at (808) 591-2561 at least 24 hours ahead to confirm the time and place.
A tour vehicle with a certified professional driver and guide, carrying up to 70 guests. It is wheelchair accessible.
The Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center is entered, with its exhibits, film and park monuments. The USS Arizona Memorial shuttle depends on Navy operations and is not itemised as an included ticket. Historic downtown Honolulu is a drive-by only.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Check Dates and Availability
Pick a date to see live seats on the 7:00 AM and 9:45 AM departures. The operator contacts you after booking with any changes tied to capacity limits at Pearl Harbor.
You'll confirm the exact date and time on the secure booking page.
Quick answer Price, times and what to know
E Noa Tours' Salute to Pearl Harbor costs $59 per person and runs 5 hours from Waikiki, with departures at 7:00 AM and 9:45 AM. It is the most reviewed tour here at 8,981 reviews and a 4.7 rating, on a coach of up to 70 guests.
Key takeaways
- The $59 covers the coach, driver and guide, Waikiki pickup and the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center, but gratuities and the $6 storage locker are extra, see what the price covers.
- The Arizona Memorial boat ride is not itemised as an included ticket and stops if the Navy suspends operations, with the full day laid out here.
- Downtown Honolulu is a drive-by, so city stops mean the Pearl Harbor and Punchbowl Tour instead.
- Want the Battleship Missouri too? The Arizona and Battleship Missouri Tour covers both sites in 6 hours.
What the Price Actually Covers
The inclusions are short, so read them closely before you book at $59.
The Three Stated Inclusions
The listing names exactly three inclusions: a certified professional driver and guide, the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center, and convenient Waikiki pickup points. That is all. The inclusions do not itemise an USS Arizona Memorial ticket, and the listing notes that skip-the-line access can be affected by capacity limits at Pearl Harbor. The operator says it will contact you after booking with updates about your travel date.
On rare occasions the Navy suspends shuttle operations to the USS Arizona Memorial. If that happens on your day, you still get the Arizona Memorial exhibits, the film, the visitor's center and the park monuments. No tour can guarantee a landing. If a pre-bought ticket matters to you, look at the Small-Group Arizona Memorial Tour, which pre-orders tickets.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
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| Driver and guide | Yes | Certified professional, narration on the drive |
| Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center | Yes | Exhibits, film and park monuments |
| Waikiki pickup points | Yes | No meeting at Pearl Harbor, no driving out on your own |
| USS Arizona Memorial boat | Not itemised | Subject to Navy shuttle operations |
| Downtown Honolulu | Drive-by only | Guide may adjust the route |
| Gratuities | No | Tip on your own |
| Storage locker | No | Listed at $6 nearby, and $7 in another part of the listing |
| Food and drinks | No | Snacks at the Visitor Center on your own |
What You May Pay on the Day
Bring government-issued ID. Do not bring large bags or anything that could offer concealment, because security restrictions at Pearl Harbor are enforced. Storage is available near the visitor center, listed at $6 per bag in one part of the listing and $7 in another, so budget for either. Snacks at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center are on your own, and gratuities are not included.
The bag rule mirrors the park's own policy, which allows clutches and wallets up to 1.25 by 2.25 by 5.5 inches and bags whose contents are readily visible. Read the full Pearl Harbor bag policy before you pack.
Sources: NPS Arizona Memorial programs, NPS safety page
The USS Arizona Memorial at night from Ford Island. Photo: Daklub, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing gives two fixed departure windows and a route it says may include the stops below.
Pickup in Waikiki
Your day starts at one of the Waikiki pickup points. The ride to Pearl Harbor is about 45 minutes from Waikiki through Honolulu traffic, per the National Park Service directions. The 77A option leaves at 7:00 AM, which means an early alarm.
If 7:00 AM is too early, take the 9:45 AM departure and accept that you will be back in Waikiki at 2:30 PM with the middle of the day gone.
The Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center
The core of the tour is the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center, where the exhibits and film sit. The visitor center grounds and museums are free to enter on your own, and the park opens 7 am to 5 pm seven days a week. The Arizona program that the exhibits support runs every 15 minutes from 8 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3:30 pm, with each Navy boat carrying 145 people.
The program lasts about 45 minutes, with 10 to 15 minutes on the memorial itself. On this tour, the boat ride is subject to Navy operations, so treat it as possible rather than promised.
The USS Arizona Memorial
The memorial floats over the sunk hull of the USS Arizona, where 1,177 officers and crewmen died when a bomb detonated her magazine, and the remains of many of the crew are still inside. The attack on Pearl Harbor was carried out by 353 aircraft in two waves from six carriers, killing 2,403 Americans. If the wind rises the Navy can suspend the boat rides entirely, and on this listing that means exhibits, film and monuments only.
Downtown Honolulu from the Window
The return leg is a drive-by of historic downtown Honolulu. You do not get out. The listing names no stop at Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha statue or Punchbowl.
The guide reserves the right to adjust the route, and the listing invites spur-of-the-moment stops along the way, but the stated city portion is a drive-by. You are back at your Waikiki pickup point by 12:15 PM on the early option or 2:30 PM on the late one.
Sources: NPS hours, NPS directions
E Noa Tours: Pearl Harbor, What to Expect
The operator's own preview of the day. Third-party video by Waikiki Trolley & E Noa Tours. This site did not shoot it and has no relationship with the creator.
Who This Tour Rules Out
This is a big coach at a low price, and several travellers should book something else.
Anyone Who Wants a Pre-Ordered Arizona Ticket
The inclusions never itemise the memorial ticket. If the Navy suspends the shuttle, you keep the exhibits, film and monuments and lose the boat. The Small-Group Arizona Memorial Tour pre-orders USS Arizona Memorial tickets for its group of up to 22, which is a firmer basis for the highlight of the day.
Travellers Who Want the City Stops Entered
Downtown Honolulu here is a drive-by. If you want to stand at Punchbowl or the King Kamehameha statue, the Pearl Harbor and Punchbowl Tour covers the memorial and the cemetery, with a drive past the palace district, in 6 hours for $58.
Small-group Travellers
Up to 70 people share one coach and one guide. If a crowd of 70 changes the day for you, the 25-guest Small-Group Arizona and Missouri Tour or the same operator's full-day Best of Pearl Harbor Full-Day Tour are worth the extra money.
The Practical Limits
Bring government-issued ID, because security is enforced. Shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial, swimsuits are not allowed, and high heels, dresses and skirts are not recommended. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome, but you must contact E Noa Tours ahead if you bring either.
Children have no stated minimum age, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. Finally, the tour will not let you meet at Pearl Harbor or drive out on your own, so it is pickup or nothing.
Aliiolani Hale and the King Kamehameha statue in downtown Honolulu. Photo: Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
The same day costs almost nothing without a coach, if you are willing to organise it. The bookable options sit side by side on Pearl Harbor tours from Honolulu.
Doing It Yourself from Waikiki
The visitor center, museums and grounds are free to enter with no reservation, and the visitor center opens 7 am to 5 pm. The USS Arizona Memorial program itself is also free, reserved only through Recreation.gov with a $1 non-refundable fee per ticket. Reservations are released daily at 3 pm Hawaii time in two windows, 24 hours ahead and 8 weeks ahead, and they sell out fast in peak season.
The drive from Waikiki is about 45 minutes, parking is $7 per day by credit card, and the bus to Pearl Harbor from Waikiki runs on city bus routes including Route 42. Weigh the $59 against the planning work in the guide to Pearl Harbor tickets.
Adding to the Day
If you take the 7:00 AM option you are back in Waikiki by 12:15 PM, which leaves an afternoon. The Arizona program pauses between 12 noon and 1 pm and its last boat leaves at 3:30 pm, so a self-guided afternoon at the visitor center still works. Iolani Palace, a National Historic Landmark since 1962, offers docent tours Tuesday through Saturday, suggested at 60 to 90 minutes, booked online only.
Punchbowl is the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The Ford Island sites, the Battleship Missouri and the aviation museum, sit across the bridge that is closed to the public, so they need their own admission or a tour. The USS Arizona Memorial and Ford Island guides cover both sides of the water.
Sources: NPS visitor information, Iolani Palace
Itinerary
Times follow the two stated departure windows. The listing does not time each stop.
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Start
Waikiki pickup
Board at one of the Waikiki pickup points. 7:00 AM on option 77A or 9:45 AM on option 77B. Bring government-issued ID.
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After about 45 minutes
Arrive at Pearl Harbor
The World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center. Security screening, then the exhibits and film.
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Mid tour
USS Arizona Memorial, subject to operations
If the Navy shuttle is running, the program is about 45 minutes with 10 to 15 minutes on the memorial. If it is suspended, you stay with the exhibits, film and park monuments.
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Before the return
Snacks on your own
Snacks are available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at your own cost. Gratuities for the guide are not included.
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Return leg
Historic downtown Honolulu drive-by
The city sights pass by the coach window. The guide may adjust the route and add unplanned stops.
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End of tour
Drop-off in Waikiki
Back at the Waikiki pickup points by 12:15 PM on 77A or 2:30 PM on 77B.
Pros and Cons
The trade is simple, a low price and a proven record against a big coach and a loose Arizona promise.
What we genuinely like
- $59 is among the lowest prices for a guided half-day from Waikiki with pickup included
- 8,981 verified reviews at 4.7 make it the most reviewed listing here, so the product is well tested
- Two departure times, 7:00 AM and 9:45 AM, fit different plans
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and wheelchair-accessible transport
- A certified professional driver and guide with narration on the drive
The honest downsides
- Up to 70 guests on one coach, the largest group size in this catalog
- The Arizona Memorial boat ride is not itemised as included and stops if the Navy suspends the shuttle
- Downtown Honolulu is a drive-by, with no stops entered
- The 7:00 AM option means a very early pickup for a 5 hour day
- Gratuities and bag storage, $6 or $7 depending on which line you read, are extra
- You cannot meet at Pearl Harbor or drive out independently
Who it's NOT for: Not for travellers who want a guaranteed Arizona boat ride, entered city stops, or a group smaller than a full coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the E Noa Salute to Pearl Harbor tour cost?
$59 per person on Viator, with child pricing for ages 3 to 11 and adults from 12. Gratuities and the storage locker, $6 or $7 per bag, are extra. Compare it with the rest of the comparison table.
Is the USS Arizona Memorial boat ride included in the $59?
The inclusions do not itemise an Arizona Memorial ticket. If the Navy suspends shuttle operations you still get the exhibits, film, visitor's center and monuments, The Small-Group Arizona Memorial Tour pre-orders tickets instead.
What time does the tour leave Waikiki?
Two options run, 77A from 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM and 77B from 9:45 AM to 2:30 PM, both from Waikiki pickup points. See the full day in the itinerary.
Can I drive to Pearl Harbor and join the tour there?
No. The listing states guests must meet at one of the offered pickup locations and may not drive out to Pearl Harbor on their own. If you prefer to drive, parking at the visitor center is $7 per day, per the getting there guide.
What should I bring on the day?
Government-issued ID, smart casual dress with shirt and shoes for the memorial, and no large bags or anything that could offer concealment. The rules are the park's own, set out in the Pearl Harbor bag policy.
How does this compare with a tour that also visits the Battleship Missouri?
This listing stays at the visitor center side in 5 hours. The Arizona and Battleship Missouri Tour adds the Missouri on Ford Island in 6 hours for $156.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure for a full refund. Check dates on the availability widget.
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